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Tottenham tactics: Who would be the best starting XI for Spurs if every star was healthy?

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur walks out of the tunnel during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur walks out of the tunnel during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty Images) /

Central Attacking Midfielder-Dele Alli

It’s plain to see that the precocious starlet is best suited to play in the attacking midfield. Alli may have started his career in the double-pivot, but his best performances clearly come in a more advanced role.

Some Spurs fans might think Alli is little too selfish with the ball, but I don’t mind it. His willingness to take on multiple defenders creates quite a bit of space for his teammates. Even when he goes against the odds and loses out, it stays in defenders’ minds for the rest of the match.

Like Son, his energy level also contributes greatly to the high press. He can be a real menace running down opposing defenders or even the keeper. There’s always the chance he’ll nick the ball and create a golden scoring opportunity.

The important thing to remember with Alli is patience. We’ve seen him play a lot of football but he’s still just 20-years-old. He’s not half the player he’s going to be after Pochettino manages him for a few more seasons. Even in his current state, he’s an easy choice for the Tottenham starting XI.

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